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Singapore replaces Mauritius as the top source of FDI in India

As per the data of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), during the financial year 2013-14, India received $5.98 billion in FDI from Singapore, whereas it...

May 27, 2014

5.5 million 'invisible' babies are born and die each year

About 5.5 million babies (around 3 million neonates + 2.6 million stil-births) die every year globally. Every day, about 8,000 neonates die and about 7, 000 are stillbirths....

May 27, 2014

Bangladesh nationals settled in India before 1971 are Indians and can vote: Meghalaya HC

As per a judgment by the Meghalaya High Court, Bangladesh nationals who have settled in Meghalaya before March 24, 1971 should be treated as Indians and they should...

May 27, 2014

PM Modi sets up new Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created a Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in order to address the challenge of skills deficiency in the country.  Sarbananda Sonowal has...

May 27, 2014

9,800 US troops to remain in Afghanistan after 2014

The US President Barack Obama announced that he will leave 9,800 US troops in Afghanistan through much of 2015 and refrained from ending America’s longest war until at...

May 27, 2014

Sachin Tendulkar chosen as Goodwill Ambassador of the 35th National Games

Kerala Government has announced cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as the Goodwill Ambassador for the 35th edition of National Games, slated to be held across seven cities in Kerala...

May 27, 2014

Ahmed Maitiq is Libya’s new PM

Ahmed Maitiq took oath as Libya’s new Prime Minister along with his cabinet ministers amidst objections against his election process. Libyan Parliament has been in an impasse since...

May 27, 2014

Badminton: Japan beat Malaysia to win its first Thomas Cup

Japan clinched its first Thomas Cup defeating Malaysia in the final match held at Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi. Japan defied all the odds and pre-tournament...

May 26, 2014

Delhi Govt approves scheme to provide financial help to children of prisoners

A scheme that will provide a fixed amount of money to children of imprisoned parents has been approved by the Delhi Government. The scheme will provide money on...

May 26, 2014

Japan defeats Australia to lift AFC Women’s Asian Football Cup 2014

Japan won its maiden women’s Asian Football Cup (AFC) defeating defending champion Australia in the final match held in Vietnam. With this win, Japan became the first country...

May 25, 2014

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